Monday, October 12, 2009
Closer?
It's been an interesting few months. Several of my close friends are without work due to layoffs with the downturn in the economy. Some have been without work for several months. Some are starting to pick up some interviews and some have actually gotten jobs. Through all of this I've been bouncing back and forth with my own decisions about the future. As each day passes I come closer to my final choice and more sure of the decision that's been made. Now for the more difficult part of this whole process...waiting until it's final and official. As I draw closer to being closer I'm reminded that my God wants just exactly that...for me to draw closer to Him in every way. So with that no so subtle reminder my prayer is simple...Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer precious Lord. Allow me to be at peace with Your time frame and Your amazing love and care.
Friday, October 2, 2009
UGGGGHHHH!
I suppose that waiting has never been my strong suit. It probably isn't high on anyone's list of things most liked. Right now I'm finding myself very impatient with waiting for an answer. Frankly, it's not very becomming of me to show such little patience...but honesty must prevail as I open my life for others to see.
Do you remember as a kid how long it was from one birthday to the next? Do you recall having to wait until Christmas came to get to open the presents under the tree? Well, that's what I'm experiencing right now. I think I know the answer to what I'm waiting for. But until that answer comes it's hard not be anxious.
Yes, I know, the Lord told us not be anxious or worry about anything. Yes, I'm aware that patience is one of the ingredients of the fruit of the Spirit. That doesn't mean that I've mastered the art of waiting without undue concern. I thought I'd gotten better at that until now...It's been less than 2 weeks since my last contact and for some reason I think they should have made a decision by now.
Even as I write this post I recognize how silly it is to so impatient. A decision is being made concerning the welfare of two churches. That can't be taken lightly! That's it! It's not about me at all. Whether or not I am the one chosen to take a particular position is up to God and the men He has entrusted with that decision. I WILL wait for the Lord! (But I sure do wish He'd hurry and let me know what that decision is!)
Do you remember as a kid how long it was from one birthday to the next? Do you recall having to wait until Christmas came to get to open the presents under the tree? Well, that's what I'm experiencing right now. I think I know the answer to what I'm waiting for. But until that answer comes it's hard not be anxious.
Yes, I know, the Lord told us not be anxious or worry about anything. Yes, I'm aware that patience is one of the ingredients of the fruit of the Spirit. That doesn't mean that I've mastered the art of waiting without undue concern. I thought I'd gotten better at that until now...It's been less than 2 weeks since my last contact and for some reason I think they should have made a decision by now.
Even as I write this post I recognize how silly it is to so impatient. A decision is being made concerning the welfare of two churches. That can't be taken lightly! That's it! It's not about me at all. Whether or not I am the one chosen to take a particular position is up to God and the men He has entrusted with that decision. I WILL wait for the Lord! (But I sure do wish He'd hurry and let me know what that decision is!)
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